TEN people have been arrested after tables, chairs, and glasses were thrown during a clash between Saints and Tottenham fans.
Footage shared on social media shows the moment supporters began hurling the items at each other near Oxford Street.
Chairs and other projectiles are shown being launched across the busy road as traffic passes by.
A 61-year-old man from Bursledon suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital.
Police were called at around 6.05pm on Saturday and ten people have now been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
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These included four men from Waltham Cross aged 22, 23, 25 and 27, a 19-year-old man from Haringey a 33-year-old man from London, a 24-year-old man from Hoddeson and a 24-year-old man from Kings Lynn.
A 19-year-old from Southampton and a 31-year-old man from Bournemouth have also been arrested.
They all remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Tim Judd said: “This would have been a frightening experience for those who witnessed this incident.
"There would have been a lot of people out and about in the area enjoying their Saturday evening who suddenly found themselves at the centre of this disorder.
“We believe those involved had been the Southampton FC Vs Tottenham Hotspur game at St Mary’s Stadium and were making their way out of the city when the incident occurred.
“We’d like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who witnessed what happened, or may have footage of the incident filmed on their phones, or anyone who may have been driving passed and has a dashcam fitted to their vehicle."
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Saints' Premier League clash with Tottenham ended 3-3 with Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse scoring a last-minute penalty to level the match after Spurs took a two-goal lead.
The result leaves Saints bottom of the Premier League and two points adrift from safety, while Spurs manager Antonio Conte exploded in his post-match press conferences.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 101 quoting 44230108876.
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton FC for comment.
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